2023-09-01 00:30:00
Being bitten by mosquitoes is quite common, but when your skin becomes red, swollen and itchy as soon as you are bitten, you have to deal with the follow-up carefully and be more active in preventing bites. Taiwan is currently experiencing dengue fever across the province. In addition to paying attention to the environment around the home, what other ways to actively repel mosquitoes to avoid being bitten?
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Why does the skin itch following being bitten by a mosquito?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when you’re bitten by a female mosquito, she injects saliva into your skin. “Your body registers this saliva as an allergen, and the saliva prompts your body to release histamine and certain enzymes,” says Cindy Wassef, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. These enzymes stimulate the immune system and trigger inflammation.” “Not everyone responds in the same way,” says Ife J. Rodney, MD, professor of dermatology at Howard University and George Washington University. The degree of mosquito bite symptoms, such as Swelling, redness, and itching, depending on the immune response of the individual. Some people find them a bit annoying, while others may find them excruciating.”
What to do following being bitten by a mosquito to treat it quickly? It may take some trial and error for everyone to find a solution that works for them. VOGUE consulted a dermatologist and suggested that you can try the following different methods to relieve itching.
1. Stop the itch cycle
Mosquito bites are itchy, and it’s hard to resist scratching, but the doctor said that this action is not conducive to wound healing. “Scratching an insect bite can make it more itchy, and scratching further irritates the skin, prompting the body to release more histamine, which makes it more itchy,” says Ife J. Rodney, Ph.D. Scratching also damages the skin and The risk of letting harmful bacteria or other pathogens into the body, like bacteria that may live under the nails, increases the risk of infection. Dr. Ife J. Rodney recommends wrapping the bite with a bandage, or wearing long-sleeved pants to reduce the chance of direct skin scratches.
2. Soothe with cold compress
One sign of a mosquito bite is inflammation. The skin can become red or swollen, and even a little tender. Applying a cold compress can help relieve uncomfortable inflammation. The effect of the cold compress is to constrict the blood vessels, making it difficult for these inflammatory chemicals to wreak havoc. It is recommended to use a clean Rinse the cloth under cold water, wring it out, and apply it to the bite for a few minutes. If it’s really hard, I suggest putting the damp cloth in the freezer for an hour or so for a cooler effect. If that’s not enough, try real ice, rubbing an ice cube directly on the bite for 30 seconds to soothe the area. It will only feel better temporarily, but when all you can think regarding is scratching your skin, some immediate relief, albeit fairly short-lived, can still help.
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3. Apply a thick anti-itch cream
You should have a variety of anti-itch creams to choose from, try an antihistamine cream that contains diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl) to directly address the itching, or you can use a topical hydrocortisone cream (such as Cortisone-10) , which helps reduce inflammation and irritation. Plus, a calamine lotion made with zinc and iron oxide can also soothe skin, thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of zinc oxide. Primoxin hydrochloride and cooling menthol are ingredients that can be found in general drugstores.
4. DIY cream to calm the skin
Don’t have an anti-itch ointment handy? You can do it yourself. A homemade paste made with baking soda, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Just add a few drops of water to the baking soda and stir to a creamy consistency, then, dab it on the bite and apply thickly, the paste can be reapplied 3 times a day until it feels better.
5. Take oral antihistamines
“If topical medications don’t work for you, oral antihistamines can help block the release of histamine that occurs when your body responds to mosquito saliva,” says Cindy Wassef, M.D. It is best to follow the instructions on the label and take the drug as needed. But “once the itching disappears, you can stop using it.”
Wrong family remedies for mosquito bites
Home remedies for mosquito bites are not as magical and useful as you think, and some are even wrong.
1. Press the cross with your nails on the bite
It’s not technically scratching, but trying to squeeze hard off a mosquito bite is also not a good idea, as it can cause further irritation and release more histamine, making the itching worse. “It’s best to avoid squeezing or scratching mosquito bites,” says Dr. Rodney. “Despite what you may have read on the Internet, squeezing the bite site won’t remove mosquito saliva from the skin.”
2. Apply toothpaste
This home remedy comes up quite often, but it’s a “doesn’t work” approach. Some toothpastes may give a cooling sensation, but they don’t contain any active ingredients that can reduce itching, inflammation or histamine release, you may feel better temporarily, but toothpaste won’t have a lasting effect on mosquito bites, let alone Toothpaste itself may contain allergens and may cause adverse reactions.
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3. Apply vinegar
Vinegar, especially apple cider vinegar, is often thought to relieve itching, but doctors say it might be more of a problem. “Vinegar is highly acidic and can cause skin irritation, as well as cause ‘skin breakdown’ (aka microscopic damage) that can lead to potential infection,” says Dr. Cindy Wassef. While vinegar may give you a cooling sensation, But it doesn’t contain any active ingredients that can reduce inflammation or histamine release, so it’s not a legitimate bug bite treatment.
If the bite reaction keeps growing rather than shrinking, feels hot to the touch, and starts to become painful (not just itchy), these are signs that the area may be infected. Also, see a doctor if the bite oozes pus or fluid, or if you develop a fever or other flu-like symptoms. If the bite is actually infected, a course of antibiotics may be needed to help treat the uncomfortable condition.
If you develop hives, a large rash that spreads all over your body, or has significant swelling in addition to the bite, you may have a severe allergic reaction to a mosquito bite that lasts more than a day, and see your doctor right away. Thankfully, such reactions are very rare. Often, even if you do nothing, the mosquito bite will eventually stop the itching.But it doesn’t hurt to pamper your skin in the meantime, making the wait a little more bearable
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